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I don't personally have it, but I know some women who have it and love it.
I work in Women's Health and have seen a number of women with that. I've seen good experiences and very bad ones.
One girl wanted to have it removed only to find out that her uterus had grown over the IUD. She had to have multiple surgeries, before they were able to remove it. Because it was so embedded the doctor had recommended that she have a hysterectomy. She didn't want to because she wants to have a baby. The doctor told her that it's unlikely that she will be able to become pregnant and carry a baby to term because of the damage to the uterus.
One of my friends had a similar experience with another type of IUD. Because of the problems it caused to her uterus she was unable to have kids and is in the process of trying to adopt after years of trying to get pregnant.
One girl wanted to have it removed only to find out that her uterus had grown over the IUD. She had to have multiple surgeries, before they were able to remove it. Because it was so embedded the doctor had recommended that she have a hysterectomy. She didn't want to because she wants to have a baby. The doctor told her that it's unlikely that she will be able to become pregnant and carry a baby to term because of the damage to the uterus.
One of my friends had a similar experience with another type of IUD. Because of the problems it caused to her uterus she was unable to have kids and is in the process of trying to adopt after years of trying to get pregnant.
Have you had a child before or do you think you'll want one later in life?
This is a conversation you might want to have with your doctor. I know of at least two women whose doctors refused to implant the IUD because these women had never had children before.
On of the women is a good friend of mine. She NEVER wants children, ever. But even after explaining this to her doctor, he recommended the arm implant (I don't know the name) instead of Mirena. She's 26 years old, and he felt that maybe later in life, she'd change her mind.
Even the commercial states that it's recommended for women who have had children.
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I haven't had a child, not sure if i ever want one......
We don't have commercials for it over here, does it affect your fertility? I guess it could?
I know it can be easier to fit in women who've had children as their cervix is more open, and it's easier to fit.
I think I might give it a miss and carry on with the pill as it seems just a little too risky, not to mention painful to put in.
I've had the arm implant before, but couldn't put up with the irregular bleeding.
We don't have commercials for it over here, does it affect your fertility? I guess it could?
I know it can be easier to fit in women who've had children as their cervix is more open, and it's easier to fit.
I think I might give it a miss and carry on with the pill as it seems just a little too risky, not to mention painful to put in.
I've had the arm implant before, but couldn't put up with the irregular bleeding.
I have also heard mixed reviews about the mirana. I havent had children so am not able to have one...and actually My fiance and i have just discussed the possibility of me maybe stopping my contraception!!! This is a HUGE step! But back on subject, If you havent had children a different type of contraceptive might be better. You never know when u might change your mind. 6 months ago i wanted the mirana even though i had not kids becuase i "knew" i didnt want kids for at least 5 years, and now we are thinking about not necessarily ACTIVLY trying to have a family, but to stop trying NOT to have a family...feelings about your future family can change just that fast.
talk to your Ob/Gyn to find what is best for you!
Jessy, i've had it in for the past 3 years and it's brilliant!
I haven't got kids and after they numb the area it's over in seconds.
Theres no side effects because this is why the doctor wanted me to go on it as she didn't want me on the pill in my 40's
This is the link to the Mirena the doctor gave me
http://www.mirena-us.com/
If you want to ask a question just pm me
I haven't got kids and after they numb the area it's over in seconds.
Theres no side effects because this is why the doctor wanted me to go on it as she didn't want me on the pill in my 40's
This is the link to the Mirena the doctor gave me
http://www.mirena-us.com/
If you want to ask a question just pm me
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I've never been on hormonal birth control, I'd love the convenience of it (besides pills- those aren't too convenient) but I always read the side effects and as soon as I do I decide not to go on it.
Rosiemac- you said you don't have kids but you still were able to get mirena?? I thought it was only for people who have had children...I like that you said it has no side effects..the only other option for me is getting my tubes tied, I know I don't want children of my own genes, I want to adopt.
Rosiemac- you said you don't have kids but you still were able to get mirena?? I thought it was only for people who have had children...I like that you said it has no side effects..the only other option for me is getting my tubes tied, I know I don't want children of my own genes, I want to adopt.
That's right
I had the copper 7 in years ago with nasty side effects, but she assured me i would be fine with this, and i have been
Oiy! I can relate to that! Hurt like heck to get it put in too!!
I make the man take responsibility for birth control. I'm done ingesting hormones and putting foreign objects into my body. It's time the man stepped up and took responsibility. No condom... well, no.....
If you're just looking for better or different contraception, talk to your doctor. I was on the patch for several years but last year made the switch to NuvaRing. I LOVE it, but it's not for everyone.
And DH and I are not ready to have kids yet, so we both use contraception to avoid pregnancy.
And DH and I are not ready to have kids yet, so we both use contraception to avoid pregnancy.
They had to put me under to remove it as well
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That's how I feel too! It's no fair for me to ingest things that could potentially harm me while the guy doesn't have to risk anything...Originally Posted by Natalie_ca
I make the man take responsibility for birth control. I'm done ingesting hormones and putting foreign objects into my body. It's time the man stepped up and took responsibility. No condom... well, no.....
Personally I would never go with any IUD's. Though they have been offered to me and I don't have children. The fact that my doctor gave me the option seems a little bit unorthadox (I am only 22).
I may not want kids right now but I know that sometime in the future I will want them and the risk of not being able to concieve after using an IUD (no matter how small the risk) is still too much for me. I cannot imagine having my ability to have children destroyed.
Have you possibly thought of getting the Implant instead? I've heard a lot of good things about those. I may have to go off of hormonal birth control or I would consider it myself.
As far as the man taking responsibility for birth control...That's all fine and dandy if you're okay with Condoms and especially for new relationships, but after being together for several years condoms just really aren't an option anymore. At least for couples like us, I am uncomfortable with condom use and after 2 years it feels too impersonal for me.
As risky as it sounds, if I have to stop taking hormonal birth control, I'll probably just switch back to spermicide + pull-out, but probably just the pull-out method because spermicide is ridiculously expensive.
Edit - Have you thought about being fitted for a diaphragm? Not sure if anyone here has had experience with those. I haven't.
I may not want kids right now but I know that sometime in the future I will want them and the risk of not being able to concieve after using an IUD (no matter how small the risk) is still too much for me. I cannot imagine having my ability to have children destroyed.
Have you possibly thought of getting the Implant instead? I've heard a lot of good things about those. I may have to go off of hormonal birth control or I would consider it myself.
As far as the man taking responsibility for birth control...That's all fine and dandy if you're okay with Condoms and especially for new relationships, but after being together for several years condoms just really aren't an option anymore. At least for couples like us, I am uncomfortable with condom use and after 2 years it feels too impersonal for me.
As risky as it sounds, if I have to stop taking hormonal birth control, I'll probably just switch back to spermicide + pull-out, but probably just the pull-out method because spermicide is ridiculously expensive.
Edit - Have you thought about being fitted for a diaphragm? Not sure if anyone here has had experience with those. I haven't.
I think it is interesting that they are in the process of developing a birth control pill for men to take. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3543478/
Also, I find it apalling that most men expect us to take the pill (or some other equally hormone filled treatment) and then to push out 8-10 pound babies, but they refuse to get a vasectomy.
It's very distastefull that my fiance tells me that he would never want his ability to have children taken away (in the event that we broke up) but then to say that I should consider getting my tubes tied if I for any reason have a C-section. What makes him think that I want to have my ability to have children taken away?
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Interesting article!! Funny how when the tables turn, men's attitudes are so different about them taking birth control pills:Originally Posted by Nekomania
I think it is interesting that they are in the process of developing a birth control pill for men to take. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3543478/
Also, I find it apalling that most men expect us to take the pill (or some other equally hormone filled treatment) and then to push out 8-10 pound babies, but they refuse to get a vasectomy.Even though it is no longer required that they be cut open!
It's very distastefull that my fiance tells me that he would never want his ability to have children taken away (in the event that we broke up) but then to say that I should consider getting my tubes tied if I for any reason have a C-section. What makes him think that I want to have my ability to have children taken away?
I feel like women are expected to make wayy too many sacrifices, without even thinking twice about it.
I can't believe your fiancee would have you get your tubes tied over him getting a vasectomy, a vasectomy is so much easier and less risky...
It shocks me when I see people thinking of "in the event that we break up" when you're going to be married!! Marriage should be for life ...
I'll admit that I've had the "in the event that we break up" thoughts as well. But the whole conversation about vasectomies and getting tubes tied happened way before we were engaged.
I never thought to bring it up again but it's a fairly touchy subject and I think I'd be hurt beyond all belief if he still thought that we stood a chance of breaking up.
(Although there truly is always a chance.)
What's the going divorce rate these days? I just heard on TV this morning that in the US it is 50% of all marriages end in divorce. Doesn't really make me all that hopeful.
But I am out to one-up my mom some more, She was under the impression that I would be married, pregnant, and divorced by now.
I never thought to bring it up again but it's a fairly touchy subject and I think I'd be hurt beyond all belief if he still thought that we stood a chance of breaking up.
(Although there truly is always a chance.)
What's the going divorce rate these days? I just heard on TV this morning that in the US it is 50% of all marriages end in divorce. Doesn't really make me all that hopeful.
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Well of course, the divorce rate is pretty high, and it is sad that it has to affect people's intentions and expectations out of marriage.I used to think there is no way I'd ever get married because I'm never sure about how I'll feel the next day, I'm always into one guy, worshipping him and totally in love with him one day and then the next day I just like him as a friend...not literally but I've been through so many of those episodes that I just see no significance in love anymore, because I've been through it and past it so many times...
But, now I kinda see the benefit of being with one person when you're old even if you aren't in love it's weird ...
But anyway, i'm rambling- I think if i a couple is sure about not wanting any more children it should definitely be the guy to get the vasectomy for the sake of simplicity and making things easier.
But, now I kinda see the benefit of being with one person when you're old even if you aren't in love it's weird ...
But anyway, i'm rambling- I think if i a couple is sure about not wanting any more children it should definitely be the guy to get the vasectomy for the sake of simplicity and making things easier.
I have done some research on iud's and am currently looking into one.
And the fact that so many doctors say you absolutely cannot have one if you have not had kids is completely wrong! There is not a risk of higher cancer rates or anything like previously thought. The difference is that in women without having children the tubes may be smaller and you may not be able to have the iud properly inserted.
http://www.epigee.org/guide/iud.html
this is a great website with lots of info on it!
My thought: My boyfriend and I have been dating for 7 years, we are completely committed to each other, and we know we are both safe so we are looking for other options. And while I liked the pill, with all the traveling and odd hours I have, there was just too much risk!
And the fact that so many doctors say you absolutely cannot have one if you have not had kids is completely wrong! There is not a risk of higher cancer rates or anything like previously thought. The difference is that in women without having children the tubes may be smaller and you may not be able to have the iud properly inserted.
http://www.epigee.org/guide/iud.html
this is a great website with lots of info on it!
My thought: My boyfriend and I have been dating for 7 years, we are completely committed to each other, and we know we are both safe so we are looking for other options. And while I liked the pill, with all the traveling and odd hours I have, there was just too much risk!
I asked for it after my daughter was born, but my doctor refused. They said you have to be sure you don't want anymore kids for at least 5 years. Anyway, they gave me the nuva ring which I loved at first, but I have extreme sensitivity "down there". Needless to say I'm back on the pill.
